0:00 - Discussing parents response to World War Two; brothers in army

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Keywords: draft; Issei; Japanese identity and values; military service; siblings; volunteer

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2:22 - Discussing travel from Hawaii to Oakland

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Keywords: Mainland; military transport; seasick; ship

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5:20 - Discussing travel from Oakland to Camp Shelby

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Keywords: Mainland; snow; train

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6:43 - Discussing Camp Shelby experience; living quarters

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Keywords: basic training; climate; Hawaiian soldiers; living conditions; Nisei soldiers

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8:36 - Discussing Camp Shelby experience II; finances and free time

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Keywords: Hawaiian soldiers; income; Japanese American soldiers; siblings; social activities

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11:02 - Discussing experience Camp Shelby III; race relations and training

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; basic training; Hakujin; Japanese Americans

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12:55 - Discussing free time in Camp Shelby II; travel

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Keywords: Hattiesburg; New Orleans; social activities

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14:39 - Discussing his friends and relatives in the army; free time

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Keywords: alcohol; gambling; Japanese American soldiers

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16:19 - Discussing training details; 4th platoon

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Keywords: machine gunner; riflemen; squad; weapons

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18:00 - Discussing parade participation and anticipation to go overseas

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; Commissioned Officer; military supplies

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19:45 - Discussing Hattiesburg, MS

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Keywords: food; race discrimination; social activities

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22:52 - Discussing maneuvers at Camp Shelby

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Keywords: chiggers; military training; snakes; ticks; weather

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24:23 - Discussing his age in the army

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Keywords: cigarettes; health; physical condition; youth

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26:12 - Discussing orders to go overseas; crossing Atlantic Ocean

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Keywords: Camp Shelby; convoy; Newport News; submarines

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